Robert Sorby Bead Tool

Overview

Cut perfect semi-circular beads with this Robert Sorby Bead Tool! The unique nose design permits multiple beads. Measures 13-1/2" long with a 1/4" (16mm) tip. Robert Sorby is the world's premier manufacturer of specialist wood working tools with a heritage dating back over two hundred years.

Features:

The quality you would expect from Robert Sorby

Nose design permits multiple beads

Size - 1/4" - 16mm

Overall Length - 13-1/2"

What's included

(1) Robert Sorby Bead Tool

Technical Details

Brand: Robert Sorby

Manufacturer Part Number: B835061

Weight (lbs): 0.5000

Tool Type: Speciality

Product Warnings

WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product

BEST ANSWER:I cannot find anyone that sells a 1/2 beading tool, but Craft supply has a Sorby tool that makes the grooves. You can mark the 1/2 inch spacing's with a pencil and then cut the grooves and curves with this tool.

BEST ANSWER:I cannot find anyone that sells a 1/2 beading tool, but Craft supply has a Sorby tool that makes the grooves. You can mark the 1/2 inch spacing's with a pencil and then cut the grooves and curves with this tool.

BEST ANSWER:Lynn,I am pretty new at this but the Sorby Bead tool is pretty easy to use. I run my lathe at 2,200 rpm and place the tool on my rest level and angle the tool to make contact with on of the two points. Once I have contact I rotate the tool so bot points are in contact. AS I cut I find by keeping the tool horizontal I move the tool about 20 degrees each way allowing each point to cut until the center of the tool starts to make contact and then I visually continue until I have the round I want. Iy you want only one bead or your at the end of your beads reduce the swing angle at the side of the last bead for a clean cut. I also find letting the tool cut just below the center of the turning wood reduces any grab. For sharpening I made up a simple jig to hold the tool at 20 degrees anI use a round rasp file. I have the Tormex sharpening system but do not have the jig for this. If there is a jig get it! This sharpening system makes the beginner sharpen tools like a pro. Hopefully this helps but I am sure a pro will jump in if I am out to lunch.

BEST ANSWER:Lynn,I am pretty new at this but the Sorby Bead tool is pretty easy to use. I run my lathe at 2,200 rpm and place the tool on my rest level and angle the tool to make contact with on of the two points. Once I have contact I rotate the tool so bot points are in contact. AS I cut I find by keeping the tool horizontal I move the tool about 20 degrees each way allowing each point to cut until the center of the tool starts to make contact and then I visually continue until I have the round I want. Iy you want only one bead or your at the end of your beads reduce the swing angle at the side of the last bead for a clean cut. I also find letting the tool cut just below the center of the turning wood reduces any grab. For sharpening I made up a simple jig to hold the tool at 20 degrees anI use a round rasp file. I have the Tormex sharpening system but do not have the jig for this. If there is a jig get it! This sharpening system makes the beginner sharpen tools like a pro. Hopefully this helps but I am sure a pro will jump in if I am out to lunch.

1. Intuitively you would hold the tool flat on the rest and go straight into the work. For better results, tilt the handle up slightly and go in at an angle. I would practice this until you get comfortable before working on a finish piece. I found this scraper very satisfactory for my project. 2. I bought my tool for one project and have not had the need to sharpen it yet, but I would try sharpening by laying the face flat on a series of stones. I would also take off the burr that results with a slip stone.